In 1940s Texas, if you wanted to court a girl after a long day on the Texas oil rigs, you sought out the nearest dancehall. Dusty, gin-soaked, and boisterous, the hall was driven by the Western Swing it bore; jazz, blues and swing standards melded with cowboy songs and electrifying old-time fiddle tunes. Legendary fiddler and band leader Bob Wills was king in this world and the dancehalls and theaters of Texas were buzzing with great fiddlers and singers, creating a new sound that would define Southwestern roots music for decades to come.

Set just off the banks of the Licking Fork River in Willseyville, CA, among awe inspiring redwoods, Organic Festival provides a top-notch festival line-up in a sustainably beautiful and intimate setting.  We set out this year with one idea in mind, to provide the best 3 day, 2 night camping, dancing, bass filled, talented, and love filled experience this side of the Mississippi, and we are happy to say that we passed even our own expectations.

Josh Ward Taylor releases lead single "Hummingbirds" from upcoming album, also titled Hummingbirds. "The breezy, singalong chorus conjures the repeating image of two hummingbirds flitting by...inevitable sense of nostalgia that often follows great love," remarks Elmore Magazine, who premiered the song.

Celebrating 25 years together in 2016, Medeski Martin & Wood recently announced two very special shows at Le Poisson Rouge in New York City on Wednesday, October 19 and Thursday, October 20. Both performances immediately sold out. Thus a third and final night has been added on Tuesday, October 18. Tickets are on sale now.

Northern California’s Midnight North are proud to announce the release of a free full-length album of music in celebration of their upcoming summer tour that kicks off tomorrow.

Seth Walker has announced his new studio album, Gotta Get Back, will be released September 2 via Royal Potato Family. Produced by Jano Rix of The Wood Brothers, the 12-track collection excavates the roots of his love affair with music, reuniting the family that helped spark the fire in him all those years ago.

Nowhere else in the world is there a festival like Montana’s Pirate Party.  This rowdiest of festivals is a massive collaborative effort from major EDM promoters in Montana, Washington, and Idaho - resulting in an awe-inspiring lineup of heavy hitters like Liquid Stranger, Phutureprimitive, Bluetech, Unlimited Aspect, Thriftworks and countless more from across the globe.

Umphrey’s returns to Red Rocks over Independence Weekend for our first two night stand at the Nation’s premiere Amphitheatre. If you can’t join us in person, TourGigs will be there to bring you all the action in stunning HD with crisp soundboard audio. We like to pull out the stops in Colorado and these two nights will be no different. Don’t miss the chance to be part of it from wherever you may find yourself.

All-pro ensemble The Nth Power have crafted a collection of new songs featuring their signature soul, funk and R&B sound and are inviting fans take part in the recording process. Intimate live recording sessions for the new material will take place over two-nights in Boston, MA and one-night in the quartet’s hometown of Brooklyn, NY. Tickets are limited and on-sale now through venue box offices and the links below.

Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park is excited to announce the Suwannee Roots Revival taking place October 13­-16, 2016 at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) in Live Oak, FL. The stellar lineup includes Leftover Salmon, Sam Bush, The Wood Brothers, Donna The Buffalo, Peter Rowan Band, Blueground Undergrass, Jim Lauderdale, Verlon Thompson, The HillBenders "Tommy: A Bluegrass Opry", Town Mountain, Col. Bruce Hampton, Mike & Ruthy Band, Jon Stickley Trio, and more.